Sony has committed to making its gaming products more environmentally friendly, starting with a more power-efficient sleep mode for the upcoming PlayStation 5. Jim Ryan, President and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, announced the plans as part of the Playing for the Planet initiative which aims to making the gaming industry more sustainable. To make […]
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The Galaxy Fold goes on sale again in the US on September 27th
After releasing it in South Korea and the UK, Samsung is finally ready to say when the Galaxy Fold will go back on sale in the US: September 27th. Samsung says it will be available both in an AT&T version and a standard unlocked version. It’s a smaller launch than the first time around, as […]
Disney+ public pre-orders are open
The doors are open for Disney+ subscribers, at the promised rates of $69.99 annually, or $6.99 per month. The service started taking sign-ups tonight during the Emmys while other streamers mostly Amazon took home trophies, but with more than 25 original series and ten films promised in the first year, it will be interesting to […]
Nextbase Mirror Dash Cam review
The Nextbase Mirror Dash Cam rather than fitting behind your rear-view mirror like a conventional dash cam, it replaces your rear-view mirror its suction-cupped back allows it to stick right on top of the one currently in your vehicle. It’s definitely a smart idea, but is it smartly executed? Nextbase Dash Cams are easy to […]
Sega Genesis Mini Review
The Sega Genesis Mini is a diminutive version of the classic console, but the controllers are full-sized and authentic enough. The game library, while not exhaustive, is a particularly well-curated survey. What’s unique about the Mini, however, is that for once Sega itself is handling production duties instead of outsourcing to the familiar bargain bin […]
The Galaxy Fold is still extremely fragile
Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally making its way into the world after a months-long delay by Samsung to shore up its hardware when it became apparent from review units that the foldable phone was too fragile. Unfortunately, it seems that the “fixed” version of the Fold is still extremely fragile. And based on a new […]
iPhone 11 Pro Max Review
Captivating triple cameras, the longest iPhone battery life ever and an even brighter display make the iPhone 11 Pro Max the ultimate power user’s smartphone. Good Gorgeous OLED display is now brighter A13 Bionic CPU fastest around Stellar triple cameras with Night mode Longest battery life of any iPhone Durable design Fast charging in box […]
iPhone 11 Pro Review
The iPhone 11 Pro delivers amazing photo quality with its three cameras and best-in-class performance in a compact design. Good New triple cameras are fantastic A13 Bionic is fastest phone chip More durable glass front and back OLED display a lot brighter Longer rated battery life Bad Shorter battery life than iPhone 11 Pro Max […]
Apple gets US approval for Mac Pro tariff exemptions
President Trump may have claimed in July that Apple wouldn’t get tariff exemptions for the redesigned Mac Pro, but the reality is very different. The US Trade Representative’s office has confirmed that regulators approved 10 out of 15 of the company’s tariff exemptions for computer components focusing primarily on the Mac Pro. It’s not certain […]
iFixit’s iPhone 11 Pro Max teardown
now that a new iPhone has hit the market, iFixit is pulling it apart an iPhone 11 Pro Max to show you what the insides look like. It’s a common annual ritual, and in short order we should have confirmation of the usual things like RAM chips, modem manufacturers and battery capacity. There’s some additional […]
Apple Arcade is mobile gaming
The Apple Arcade service is an all-you-can-play offering of more than 70 new games that is available starting today for $5 a month, with a one-month free trial. It runs on iPhones and iPads now and will soon also work on iMacs and other devices including Apple TV. Because of the way the games are […]
AMD announces third-gen Threadripper chips, delays Ryzen 9 3950X launch to November
AMD undoubtedly has the advantage in today’s market. As we note in our Best CPUs of 2019 line-up, the company’s 7nm Ryzen 9 3900X offers better workstation performance than its similarly-priced competition, while still holding its own in the gaming front. AMD’s Ryzen 9 3950X is just around the corner; in fact, the chip was […]
iPhone 11 review
Good Improved camera New range of colors Good battery life remains Bad Design is almost identical to XR No headphone dongle in the box Camera bump a little sharp The iPhone 11 Pro is a really nice phone. The matte glass back is elegant. The OLED display is slightly brighter than I expected. The trypophobia-inducing […]
Many iPhone apps use Bluetooth in the background without users’ consent
A new feature in iOS 13 asks you if you would like an app to have access to your Bluetooth. Apple added it for privacy reasons, and it is surprising how many apps want access to your signal. Apps wanting to access Bluetooth will also ask for your consent. Although apps can use Bluetooth to […]
Vivo unveils the V17 Pro, a phone with two pop-up selfie cameras
Vivo has announced a new phone at the mid-to-high end of the market. The V17 Pro will serve as the company’s headline device in many of its regions, or for people who aren’t ready to give up volume buttons just yet. The V17 Pro dual selfie cameras consist of a 32-megapixel main sensor and an […]













